Emergency physicians would prefer to use cannabis over opioids
Emergency medical physicians would prefer to use medical cannabis over opioids as a first-line treatment of medical conditions – if they were provided with the evidence of their efficacy, a recent survey has found. Opioids have been increasingly prescribed for a large number of conditions – particularly those in which pain is a major symptom. […]
Italian court verifies signatures for cannabis referendum
Campaigners and advocates celebrate the first big win as the Italian Cassation Court has officially verified the signatures collected to trigger a national referendum on the legalisation of recreational cannabis. Italian campaigners got the first big “OK” in order for them to hold a historic vote on liberalising the country’s cannabis market. The Cassation Court […]
Leading political groups and charities call for UK cannabis reform
A new report launched yesterday argues for “inevitable” cannabis reform in the UK, as advocates and campaigners are joining forces to combat social injustice surrounding the substance. The report Regulating Right, Repairing Wrongs: Exploring Equity and Social Justice Initiatives within UK Cannabis Reform, proposes 14 guiding social equity principles that should be integrated in the UK. […]
European industry leader Cantourage brings Ugandan medical cannabis to Germany
European medical cannabis leader Cantourage has announced a historic move in which German patients and pharmacies will be the first in Europe to gain access to Ugandan medical cannabis products. Cantourage, one of the bright stars of the European market, and the Israeli producer Together Pharma have teamed up to bring Ugandan medical cannabis to […]
Canadian study finds more injured drivers with THC exposure after cannabis legalisation
A new study shows that there has been a rise in the number of drivers treated in trauma centres following a collision since recreational cannabis use was legalised in Canada. While other studies argue that cannabis legalisation hasn’t resulted in more death or injuries on the roads in the United States, a paper published in The New England […]
New method to flag cannabis impairment found at Harvard
Researchers have reportedly found a new method to identify those whose performance has been impaired by THC, the main psychoactive compound in cannabis that causes a “high”. Harvard researchers came up with a potentially highly effective technique called functional near-infrared spectroscopy (fNIRS), a form of noninvasive brain imaging procedure, to accurately detect individuals with THC impairment. […]
Cannabis compounds found to prevent Covid-19 infection
Cannabis compounds have been seen to be effective at preventing infection from the virus that causes COVID-19 in a laboratory study published this week. The study, “Cannabinoids Block Cellular Entry of SARS-CoV-2 and the Emerging Variants”, which was published in the Journal of Nature Products, demonstrated that two compounds found in the Cannabis Sativa plant […]
The Canadian province where only the jabbed can buy cannabis and alcohol
Quebec has introduced a controversial measure that will ban the unvaccinated from a number of venues, including cannabis and liquor stores. It is claimed that the move will help to stop the spread of the new Coronavirus variant. The BBC reports that, despite the Canadian province Quebec having one of the highest vaccination rates in […]
Cannabis fly-tippers to be traced with ‘smart water’ in first-of-its-kind trial
Cannabis fly-tippers could soon be traced with the use of a “smart water” spray in what is believed to be the first trial of its kind in the UK. There has been a rise in incidents involving the dumping of illegal cannabis in councils across the UK, including in Bradford, where the trial is set […]
Why are women with endometriosis opting for black market cannabis?
A survey found that almost three-quarters of women with endometriosis in Australia source cannabis from the illicit market. This is likely because of the stigma that continues to accompany the substance – even though they could potentially access medical cannabis legally via their doctors. According to a new study, women suffering from endometriosis – a […]